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Tines vs WeWeb

Tines logo

Tines

Automation Integration

No-code automation for security teams

From
Free
Rated
-
WeWeb logo

WeWeb

No-Code

Front-end builder for applications whose data already lives somewhere else

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Tines no-code, UI-driven approach is restrictive for complex logic and version control integration with SDLC; WeWeb there is no database, authentication provider or server-side logic layer, so a WeWeb project is always at least two subscriptions and the total cost is never the price on the pricing page.
  • They diverge on capability: Tines covers Story builder, WeWeb covers Backend agnostic.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Tines and WeWeb actually diverge.

Attributes where Tines and WeWeb differ
AttributeTinesWeWeb
Pricing modelUnknownquote
CategoryAutomation IntegrationNo-Code
Founded2018Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Tines

  • Story builder
  • Drag-and-drop workflows
  • Event triggers
  • Incident response automation
  • Threat intelligence
  • Case management
  • Alert triage
  • Slack

Only in WeWeb

  • Backend agnostic
  • Vue output
  • Data binding and workflows
  • Custom code
  • White labelling
  • Staging and publishing

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Tines

  • Workflow Automationnot WeWeb
  • Data Integrationnot WeWeb
  • Process Automationnot WeWeb
  • App Integrationnot WeWeb
  • API Connectivitynot WeWeb

WeWeb

  • Building an interface over data that already lives in Supabase or PostgreSQLnot Tines
  • Agency work where the client contract requires an application that runs without the vendornot Tines
  • Replacing the front end of a no-code application that has outgrown its original platformnot Tines
  • Internal tools for staff where the database and its permissions already exist and must not be duplicatednot Tines

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Tines

  • No-code, UI-driven approach is restrictive for complex logic and version control integration with SDLC
  • No native log intelligence layer to validate data completeness
  • Limited scope to security workloads, cannot handle general business automation
  • Governance features lag behind EU AI Act compliance requirements

WeWeb

  • There is no database, authentication provider or server-side logic layer, so a WeWeb project is always at least two subscriptions and the total cost is never the price on the pricing page.
  • Self-hosting and the more useful delivery options sit on higher tiers, so on entry plans you are hosting with WeWeb and depending on its uptime for a production application.
  • The learning curve is closer to a front-end framework than to a drag and drop builder; collections, bindings and state assume you understand how data flows through an interface, which defeats non-technical buyers.
  • Output is web only. There is no native mobile build, so anything that must appear in the App Store needs a wrapper or a different tool entirely.
  • It is a small European vendor competing against far larger platforms, so procurement teams that assess supplier viability, support depth and long-term roadmap will need convincing before signing.

Pricing, plan by plan

Tines

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tines review.

WeWeb

Free
  • WeWeb$undefined/year
    • Free tier for building and previewing before publishing
    • Paid tiers add custom domains, white labelling and higher usage
    • Self-hosting the generated application offered on higher tiers

Which should you pick?

Choose Tines if

  • You need story builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want drag-and-drop workflows.

Choose WeWeb if

  • You need backend agnostic.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want vue output.

Questions people ask

Is Tines or WeWeb better?
Neither clearly leads. Tines starts at Free and WeWeb at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tines or WeWeb?
Tines starts at Free and WeWeb at Free.
Does Tines or WeWeb run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Tines for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Tines best used for?
Tines is most often used for workflow automation, data integration, process automation, app integration. Of those, workflow automation and data integration are not what WeWeb is typically brought in for.
What can Tines do that WeWeb cannot?
Tines covers Story builder, Drag-and-drop workflows, Event triggers, Incident response automation. WeWeb covers Backend agnostic, Vue output, Data binding and workflows, Custom code.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tines: What are Tines' pricing tiers?

Tines offers a free Community Edition for evaluation, Starter Edition at $500/month with annual billing, and Business/Enterprise tiers starting around $50,000/year for small security teams and scaling to $200,000+ for large SOCs.

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WeWeb: Do I need another product to use WeWeb?

Yes. It builds the front end only. You need a backend such as Supabase, an existing database or an API before the application does anything useful.

Tines: What is the Community Edition limited to?

As of July 2026, the free Community Edition is scoped to 1 builder and 3 flows as an evaluation tool to test Tines' capabilities.

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WeWeb: Can I host the app myself?

On the higher tiers, yes. That is one of the main reasons agencies choose it, because the delivered application can run without the vendor in the path.

Tines: Is Tines limited to security automation?

Yes, Tines is purpose-built for security automation. Teams needing non-security automation on the same orchestration layer would need to evaluate alternatives.

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WeWeb: Is it suitable for someone who cannot code?

Less so than most no-code builders. You do not have to write code, but you do have to think like a front-end developer about state, collections and bindings.

Tines: Does Tines have native log intelligence capabilities?

No, Tines lacks a native log intelligence layer, meaning it cannot determine whether the data feeding your detection tools is complete. Teams must build automation against whatever alerts their existing infrastructure provides.

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